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chris stevens was a believer in the people of libya. that is why they're mourning his death. it is quite logical that he would be a target of al qaeda or groups associated with al qaeda. whether they knew he was at the compound on september 11, we do not know yet. some people have dismissed that and said it was accidental. i do not yet. the best information i have had is that ambassador stevens was in benghazi to open a cultural center. that would have been known more broadly. it is an open question as to whether the terrorist knew that he was there. the're out to get ambassador. >> what you think about the security at the consulate in libya? what kind of failures are you aware of or are you concerned of? >> the security was obviously an adequate. -- obviously inadequate. hindsight is always clearer. we have to say that as a qualifier. it is pretty clear now that there was a lot of intelligence coming out of the benghazi area. eastern libya was loaded with violent extremist groups. there have been terrorist attacks. there have been improvised explosive device in june. there h
chris stevens was a believer in the people of libya. that is why they're mourning his death. it is quite logical that he would be a target of al qaeda or groups associated with al qaeda. whether they knew he was at the compound on september 11, we do not know yet. some people have dismissed that and said it was accidental. i do not yet. the best information i have had is that ambassador stevens was in benghazi to open a cultural center. that would have been known more broadly. it is an open...
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i am going to give you full credit for dismissing the case again senator stevens. atlanta as the questions. their report will be public within days. if there's anything you should take, it is that the public corruption unit is fair and evenhanded. clearly that is not the case and presentation for many of us. there are very badly abused. he did dismiss the case when he learned of the mass behavior. and give the credit on the senate floor. i will ask you about the report when we had time to ask questions. >> thank you. >> i want to thank you very much for the opportunity to appear before you today and for your continued support. i afford to discussing the fiscal year 2013 budget. the president's proposal demonstrates the commitment to augment our important obligation, and that is protecting the american people. despite the fiscal constraints, the dedicated employees who serve in the office have made significant progress in safeguarding our citizens from terrorism, cyber crime, and from a range of threats that often threaten the most vulnerable members of our society.
i am going to give you full credit for dismissing the case again senator stevens. atlanta as the questions. their report will be public within days. if there's anything you should take, it is that the public corruption unit is fair and evenhanded. clearly that is not the case and presentation for many of us. there are very badly abused. he did dismiss the case when he learned of the mass behavior. and give the credit on the senate floor. i will ask you about the report when we had time to ask...
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supreme justice john paul stevens. justice stevens a step down in 2010 after 35 years in the course. again, you can watch live coverage here on c-span. >> consumers are very frustrated right now. their mobile devices and smartphones are working so slowly. >> competition for wireless space and two commissioners tonight at 8:00 a.m. eastern on "the communicators." >> world leaders are in chicago for the two-day nato summit. >> president obama and afghan president karzai are among nato summit in chicago. earlier today, the two spoke briefly about the strategic partnership agreement reached between the two nations earlier this year and the a--- the transition of a party to the afghan people. >> good morning, everybody. it is a great pleasure to welcome president karzai to my hometown of chicago after he extended his hospitality to me during my stay in kabul recently. during that trip, we were able to finalize a strategic partnership agreement reflects a future in which two sovereign nations, the u.s. and afghanistan, are o
supreme justice john paul stevens. justice stevens a step down in 2010 after 35 years in the course. again, you can watch live coverage here on c-span. >> consumers are very frustrated right now. their mobile devices and smartphones are working so slowly. >> competition for wireless space and two commissioners tonight at 8:00 a.m. eastern on "the communicators." >> world leaders are in chicago for the two-day nato summit. >> president obama and afghan president...
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and he and senator ted stevens had a unique relationship. and when something really developed that was important for the defense department and it involved a danger to our government or could do damage to the department or they needed something really seriously needed it, often times in this government we can't respond and we don't respond effective lifment they would go to daniel inouye and it would be fixed. because they understood that peace through strength was the best way to avoid war and they felt a sense of great response tobblet ensure that the defense department was not damaged on their watch. and their experience and judgment is such that they could tell the difference between complaints and real danger to america's defense capability. i would just say, mr. president, that daniel inouye has established a record that places him among the finest senators to ever serve here, one of the finest hunal beings to ever serve here. and i want to say as a member of the armed services committee how much i appreciated his particular commitment
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very impressive. >> thank you for reminding us about senator ted stevens. he played an important role. our experience has always been that senator stevens was a great champion for women. he -- that is not a notch as a chad. >> thank you for-. -- reminding us. >> thank you, mr. chairman. thank you, chairman harkin and ranking member lindsey -- distinguished senators. title ix expresses the nation's commented -- collected at aspiration of relief that girls and boys deserve equal educational experiences and opportunities. today's world is almost unrecognizable from the 1972 lands, except for perhaps trump razors -- trailblazers like billie jean king. i speak as a direct beneficiary of title ix, also as a professor of law and the senior director of advocacy for the women's sports foundation. also is apparent, of both a son and twin daughters. -- as a parent of a son and twin daughters. i'm so proud of being able to represent my country in the 1984 olympics. i'm so proud of earning a full scholarship. make no mistake, i earned it. getting up before clarke 40 5:0
very impressive. >> thank you for reminding us about senator ted stevens. he played an important role. our experience has always been that senator stevens was a great champion for women. he -- that is not a notch as a chad. >> thank you for-. -- reminding us. >> thank you, mr. chairman. thank you, chairman harkin and ranking member lindsey -- distinguished senators. title ix expresses the nation's commented -- collected at aspiration of relief that girls and boys deserve equal...
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and it's appropriate that we honor ambassador stevens. the resolution as i read it is not complete, though, because this discussion that we are having here on the floor is missing some elements and i'd like to bring them forward right now. we have to ask th question, why was the consulate in benghazi, libya, slightly defended to begin with? did anyone know that benghazi was still a flash point? i mean we overthrew the government. did anyone know that when the government fell that al qaeda's flag was flying over benghazi? did anyone know about al qaeda's presence in libya that came after the war that would have been a constant factor to be mindful of with respect to protecting those who serve. why wasn't more care given? to protect u.s. personnel. and the other thing is, there were warnings in diplomatic circle specifically with respect to libya, because of the ferment that has been going on in the broader muslim world. these are concerns that should be discussed by the congress. doesn't take away anything from the sacrifice that was given
and it's appropriate that we honor ambassador stevens. the resolution as i read it is not complete, though, because this discussion that we are having here on the floor is missing some elements and i'd like to bring them forward right now. we have to ask th question, why was the consulate in benghazi, libya, slightly defended to begin with? did anyone know that benghazi was still a flash point? i mean we overthrew the government. did anyone know that when the government fell that al qaeda's...
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chris stevens love his work. he took pride in the country he served anti sought dignity in the people that he met. two weeks ago, he traveled to establish a new cultural center and build a hospital. that is when the compound came under attack, along with three of his colleagues, chris was killed in the city that he helped to save. he was 52 years old. a study this story because chris stevens embody the best of america. like his fellow foreign service officers, he built divisions -- he built bridges across oceans. he is deeply invested in the vision that the united nations represents. he acted with humility, but he also stood up for a set of principles. a belief that individuals should be free to determine their own destiny and live with liberty, and dignity, justice, and opportunities. the attacks on the civilians in benghazi were attacks on america. we are grateful for the assistance we receive from the libyan government and from the libyan people. there should be no doubt that we will be relentless in tracking
chris stevens love his work. he took pride in the country he served anti sought dignity in the people that he met. two weeks ago, he traveled to establish a new cultural center and build a hospital. that is when the compound came under attack, along with three of his colleagues, chris was killed in the city that he helped to save. he was 52 years old. a study this story because chris stevens embody the best of america. like his fellow foreign service officers, he built divisions -- he built...
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chris stevens love his work. he took pride in the country he served anti sought dignity in the people that he met. two weeks ago, he traveled to establish a new cultural center and build a hospital. that is when the compound came under attack, along with three of his colleagues, chris was killed in the city that he helped to save. he was 52 years old. a study this story because chris stevens embody the best of america. like his fellow foreign service officers, he built divisions -- he built bridges across oceans. he is deeply invested in the vision that the united nations represents. he acted with humility, but he also stood up for a set of principles. a belief that individuals should be free to determine their own destiny and live with liberty, and dignity, justice, and opportunities. the attacks on the civilians in benghazi were attacks on america. we are grateful for the assistance we receive from the libyan government and from the libyan people. there should be no doubt that we will be relentless in tracking
chris stevens love his work. he took pride in the country he served anti sought dignity in the people that he met. two weeks ago, he traveled to establish a new cultural center and build a hospital. that is when the compound came under attack, along with three of his colleagues, chris was killed in the city that he helped to save. he was 52 years old. a study this story because chris stevens embody the best of america. like his fellow foreign service officers, he built divisions -- he built...
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ambassador to libya, chris stevens. we are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. this is an attack that should shock the conscience of people of all faiths around the world. we condemn in the strongest terms this senseless act of violence and we send our prayers to the families, friends, and colleagues of those we have lost. all over the world every day america's diplomats and slefment experts -- development experts risk their lives in the service of our country and our values. because they believe that the united states must be a force for peace and progress in the world. that these aspirations are worth striving and sacrificing for. alongside our men and women in uniform, they represent the best traditions of a bold and generous nation. in the lobby of this building, the state department, the names of those who have fallen in the line of duty are inscribed in marble. our hearts rake over each one and now because of this tragedy we have new heroes to honor and more friends to mourn. chri
ambassador to libya, chris stevens. we are still making next of kin notifications for the other two individuals. this is an attack that should shock the conscience of people of all faiths around the world. we condemn in the strongest terms this senseless act of violence and we send our prayers to the families, friends, and colleagues of those we have lost. all over the world every day america's diplomats and slefment experts -- development experts risk their lives in the service of our country...
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also the effects on the steven's family and those around him. on top of that, have you ever seen any estimates about how much it cost for the federal government to map this prosecution? caller: oh, it was millions of dollars. it's hard to overstate how important the case was. ted stevens was the longest serving republican in senate history. he was a legendary figure. he was dedicated to alaska, gruff, his job was he sought to bring federal dollars to alaska and he was unapologetic. a powerful man inside the senate. it's hard to overstate how important that case was. and the thing was that they had raided steven's home in 2007 more than a year before he was indicted. they had a long time to look at this case. and it was a huge conviction. at the time it was seen as a huge victory for the justice department. now years later it's still a political issue. you have some of steven's former colleagues still barbing justice department -- bashing the justice department. it shattered morale at the public integrity section which is this unit that prosecute
also the effects on the steven's family and those around him. on top of that, have you ever seen any estimates about how much it cost for the federal government to map this prosecution? caller: oh, it was millions of dollars. it's hard to overstate how important the case was. ted stevens was the longest serving republican in senate history. he was a legendary figure. he was dedicated to alaska, gruff, his job was he sought to bring federal dollars to alaska and he was unapologetic. a powerful...
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host: steven is on our line for republicans. caller: [inaudible] understand one thing -- you cartoonist, which are primarily liberal, just like the papers you write for, are not standing on the shore and watching the ship goes down. the obama administration, given four more years, is going to make the country implode, and if it does, you will be on the same ship we are. so keep that in mind. the other thing is, when that happens, these newspapers are all out of business, you guys will be out on the streets, drawing caricatures of people on the street. guest: i think that is a great question. i am right there with you. i realize we are on the same boat, and we were under george w. bush, as well, and that did not work out so well. i sense your frustration and anger about liberal cartoonists, and i will not deny that i am is a liberal cartoonist. i think the difference is that i have a different viewpoint than someone who is a supporter of romney or conservative right- wing policies, but i still think that i can have this conversat
host: steven is on our line for republicans. caller: [inaudible] understand one thing -- you cartoonist, which are primarily liberal, just like the papers you write for, are not standing on the shore and watching the ship goes down. the obama administration, given four more years, is going to make the country implode, and if it does, you will be on the same ship we are. so keep that in mind. the other thing is, when that happens, these newspapers are all out of business, you guys will be out on...
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. >> steven daniel wakefield. >> julian rico. >> daniel robert jr.. >> cody owen deacon. >> mark william. >> thomas. >> david lee. >> daniel. >> marc john williams. >> robert harris blank. >> james andrew french. >> bill. >> thomas jeffrey browning jr.. >> jason edward. >> and drew clark. -- andrew clarke. >> james carson york. >> john morton. >> jay charles. >> michele. >> jacob dylan howder. >> richard -- rachel medellin. >> cody boswell. >> the class of 2012's number one cadet in athletic performance, david thomas. [applause] >> megan. >> nicholas richard. >> brady knew some. -- newsome. >> kevin. >> kelly gene. >> brent. >> paolo. >> michael richard. >> adam jacob. >> matthew thomas rogers. >> christine marie. >> laine clayton. >> jonathan kimn -- kim. >> john. >> daniel johnson. >> sarah suzanne sader. >> andrew quinn. >> and nathan wendell. >> -- murphy. -- bridgitte murphy. >> robert. >> michael raymond mclean. >> jordan scott keefer. >> sarah boyes thomas. >> jordan. >> anthony. >> clayton james. >> stephen douglas. >> kevin wayne weaver jr.. >> catherine barack -- brooke. >> ben
. >> steven daniel wakefield. >> julian rico. >> daniel robert jr.. >> cody owen deacon. >> mark william. >> thomas. >> david lee. >> daniel. >> marc john williams. >> robert harris blank. >> james andrew french. >> bill. >> thomas jeffrey browning jr.. >> jason edward. >> and drew clark. -- andrew clarke. >> james carson york. >> john morton. >> jay charles. >> michele. >>...
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zinda and the other people. -- ambassador stevens. the reason we have those details is mysterious. news outlets were not invited. any reasonable person looking at the security situation in libya had to come to the conclusion that it was a tumultuous, at best. i wish i could tell you everything i have learned. i did go to libya. i did drop everything. i had the same type of notice that was given to the democrats. the state department sent an attorney to follow me with every footstep. to suggest you did not have an opportunity to go was absolutely wrong. i wish i could share everything i learned there, but we have to be careful about the sensitive information and sources in a classified setting. i think some of the information the state department has shared has overstepped some of those bounds. let us be careful today to not reveal some of that classified information. it has been too difficult to get basic information. i will tell you that when i was in libya, a good part of the day, never once did a person ever mentioned a video. neve
zinda and the other people. -- ambassador stevens. the reason we have those details is mysterious. news outlets were not invited. any reasonable person looking at the security situation in libya had to come to the conclusion that it was a tumultuous, at best. i wish i could tell you everything i have learned. i did go to libya. i did drop everything. i had the same type of notice that was given to the democrats. the state department sent an attorney to follow me with every footstep. to suggest...
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>> right now, you have steven chu. [applause] you need people who understand the sound principles. if you get a guy who is a technology which iwiz. peter is qualified to serving congress because he has also been in business. >> so you want more lawyers in congress. >> no, i want people to understand the business of government is about. i don't care what the label is, i care about them knowing something. the amount knowledge that he managed to accumulate in 14 years in college can be described in a single digit -- zero. >> let's go over here. >> i appreciate your willingness to say regulation may be should come down, but maybe investors should be stepped up. my problem is who is doing the investment? a bad economist looks at what is seen and a good economist looks at what is on scene. but when the government invests, hit is not treating wells. it is having to steal the welfare mothers who would actually create it in other places before -- still the wealth from others who actually created in other places. i feel like the fast pace -- i would trust mr. tilt to allocate resources to ke
>> right now, you have steven chu. [applause] you need people who understand the sound principles. if you get a guy who is a technology which iwiz. peter is qualified to serving congress because he has also been in business. >> so you want more lawyers in congress. >> no, i want people to understand the business of government is about. i don't care what the label is, i care about them knowing something. the amount knowledge that he managed to accumulate in 14 years in college...
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consulate in libya that took the life of ambassador stevens and three other americans, the terrorist attack in bulgaria in july, as well as this summer's shootings in aurora, colorado, and oak creek, wisconsin, demonstrate that we must remain vigilant and prepared. and certainly our thoughts are with those impacted by these senseless attacks. how do we mitigate the threat? we mitigate these threats in several ways? first and foremost we have worked to build a homeland security enterprise that allows d.h.s. and our many partners to detect threats earlier, to share information, to minimize risks, and to maximize our ability to respond and recover from attacks and disasters of all kinds. with respect to the aviation sector, we have implemented a layered detection system, focusing on risk-based screening, enhanced target, and information sharing. why while simultaneously facilitating travel for nearly two million domestic air travelers every day. following the december, 2009, threat we launched the historic global initiative to strengthen international aviation, which has improved cooper
consulate in libya that took the life of ambassador stevens and three other americans, the terrorist attack in bulgaria in july, as well as this summer's shootings in aurora, colorado, and oak creek, wisconsin, demonstrate that we must remain vigilant and prepared. and certainly our thoughts are with those impacted by these senseless attacks. how do we mitigate the threat? we mitigate these threats in several ways? first and foremost we have worked to build a homeland security enterprise that...
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steven is absolutely right. our private sector, our citizens are the folks who create jobs, and our jobs here in the halls of congress is to make sure we have a climate that will allow our citizens to do what they do best and to let them have the dignity of participating in what has made this country great. that is to have a good, productive jobs and have the opportunity to invest in growth. the jobs act does both. we need help now of the senate to get this jobs bill to the president's desk. we had cooperation of virtually every member of congress across the spectrum to get this job done. this proves that we can work together and do great things to put america back to work. let's get the senate on board. let's pass this bill and get it signed an get going. >> this is one of those moments as a freshman congressman, you are actually finding some joy. many of the bill that this package we have been working on for a year. they have been well vetted. we have had arguments and debates. we have made good quality, intel
steven is absolutely right. our private sector, our citizens are the folks who create jobs, and our jobs here in the halls of congress is to make sure we have a climate that will allow our citizens to do what they do best and to let them have the dignity of participating in what has made this country great. that is to have a good, productive jobs and have the opportunity to invest in growth. the jobs act does both. we need help now of the senate to get this jobs bill to the president's desk. we...
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ambassador chris stevens, who was killed in libya. on iran, the president said the u.s. would do what they must to prevent iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. his remarks were about 30 minutes. [applause] >> on behalf of the general assembly, i would be honored to welcome to the united nations, his excellency, barack obama, president of united states of america and invite him to address the assembly. >> mr. president, mr. secretary-general, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen, i would like to begin today by telling you about an american named chris stevens. chris was born in a town in california. the son of a lawyer and a musician.
ambassador chris stevens, who was killed in libya. on iran, the president said the u.s. would do what they must to prevent iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. his remarks were about 30 minutes. [applause] >> on behalf of the general assembly, i would be honored to welcome to the united nations, his excellency, barack obama, president of united states of america and invite him to address the assembly. >> mr. president, mr. secretary-general, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen,...
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christopher stevens, in the attack on the embassy at benghazi libya. with these words, i extend my condolences to the grieving loved ones who have left behind as a result of these who have lost their lives in the service -- service of our nation. i know that the people across america are grateful for their service and we mourn their sacrifice. america will not tolerate attacks against our citizens and against our embassies. we'll defend, also, our constitutional rights of speech and assembly and religion. we have confidence in our cause. in america. we respect our constitution. we stand for the principles our nation stand for. we stand for the principles because we recognize these principles are the ultimate source of freedom for individuals around the world. i also believe the administration was wrong to stand by a statement sympathizing with those who had breached our embassy in epjipt instead of condemning their actions. it's never too early for the united states government to condemn attacks on americans and and our government. the attacks in libya
christopher stevens, in the attack on the embassy at benghazi libya. with these words, i extend my condolences to the grieving loved ones who have left behind as a result of these who have lost their lives in the service -- service of our nation. i know that the people across america are grateful for their service and we mourn their sacrifice. america will not tolerate attacks against our citizens and against our embassies. we'll defend, also, our constitutional rights of speech and assembly...
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the flags remain at half staff today in honor of ambassador christopher stevens and three other americans killed last week in libya. here in washington the senate will be voting on a budget that keeps the government running for six months. it is called the continuing resolution and it will prevent any government shut down during this election season. congress is off tomorrow and tuesday in observance of the jewish holiday. the president goes to ohio today and again on wednesday. we begin this morning with your comments on a "the new york times," editorial. are you ready for retirement? "the new york times" say that millions are headed for an in secure retirement and that focusing on this is one of the biggest issues in the campaign. the phone lines are open. for democrats, 202-737-0001. for republicans, 202-737-0002. for independents, 202-628-0205. other news this sunday morning, we begin with "the new york times" front page. "the u.s., preparing for the long era of unrest." host: we will be focusing more on this issue later in the program. a similar story from "the washington post." "the
the flags remain at half staff today in honor of ambassador christopher stevens and three other americans killed last week in libya. here in washington the senate will be voting on a budget that keeps the government running for six months. it is called the continuing resolution and it will prevent any government shut down during this election season. congress is off tomorrow and tuesday in observance of the jewish holiday. the president goes to ohio today and again on wednesday. we begin this...
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the world needs more chris stevens. i spoke with his sister this morning and told her he will be remembered as a hero by many nations. sean smith was an air force veteran. he spent 10 years as an information management officer in the state department. libya posted aand was in as -- for a brief temporary assignment. he was a husband to his wife, heather, with whom i spoke this morning. he was a father to two young children. samantha and nathan. they will grow up being proud of the service their father gave to our country. service that took him from to baghdad. commission that drew chris and sean and their colleagues to libya is both noble and necessary. we and the people of libya honor their memory by carrying it forward. this is not easy. today, many americans are asking, indeed, i ask myself, how could this happen? how could this happen in a country we helped to liberate, in a city we helped save from destruction? this question reflects just how complicated and, at times, how confounding the world can be. but we must b
the world needs more chris stevens. i spoke with his sister this morning and told her he will be remembered as a hero by many nations. sean smith was an air force veteran. he spent 10 years as an information management officer in the state department. libya posted aand was in as -- for a brief temporary assignment. he was a husband to his wife, heather, with whom i spoke this morning. he was a father to two young children. samantha and nathan. they will grow up being proud of the service their...
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consulate in libya that took the life of ambassador stevens and three other americans, the terrorist attack in bulgaria in july, as well as this summer's shootings in aurora, colorado, and oak creek, wisconsin, demonstrate that we must remain vigilant and prepared. and certainly our thoughts are with those impacted by these senseless attacks. how do we mitigate the threat? we mitigate these threats in several ways? first and foremost we have worked to build a homeland security enterprise that allows d.h.s. and our many partners to detect threats earlier, to share information, to minimize risks, and to maximize our ability to respond and recover from attacks and disasters of all kinds. with respect to the aviation sector, we have implemented a layered detection system, focusing on risk-based screening, enhanced target, and information sharing. why while simultaneously facilitating travel for nearly two million domestic air travelers every day. following the december, 2009, threat we launched the historic global initiative to strengthen international aviation, which has improved cooper
consulate in libya that took the life of ambassador stevens and three other americans, the terrorist attack in bulgaria in july, as well as this summer's shootings in aurora, colorado, and oak creek, wisconsin, demonstrate that we must remain vigilant and prepared. and certainly our thoughts are with those impacted by these senseless attacks. how do we mitigate the threat? we mitigate these threats in several ways? first and foremost we have worked to build a homeland security enterprise that...
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>> justice stevens, since your analysis of the supreme court's opinion in bush vs. gore indicates how seriously flaws that opinion was do you think that politics played a part in the decision. >> did you hear the question? >> i don't know. [laughter] [applause] >> well, if there are quick questions in the three microphones. three, five, and whatever microphone that is. four. jess, john oakley from davis california. for nearly 40 years since the 1974 decision, the supreme court by a 5 four has great difficult go getting the law state sovereign immunity right. you said in ben hurst state school that the court's 11th amendment law ill william nates the character of an institution. i've always wanted to ask you to expound on that analysis. >> well, i had written a great deal on that issue and i'm sure i don't have much to add. i would really recommend that you read a book called five chiefs. it has a lot to say on the issue. >> jose anderson, baltimore, maryland. i was wondering if you have any thoughts, you think the election that eighth amendment juris prudence what i
>> justice stevens, since your analysis of the supreme court's opinion in bush vs. gore indicates how seriously flaws that opinion was do you think that politics played a part in the decision. >> did you hear the question? >> i don't know. [laughter] [applause] >> well, if there are quick questions in the three microphones. three, five, and whatever microphone that is. four. jess, john oakley from davis california. for nearly 40 years since the 1974 decision, the supreme...
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it said, "chris stevens to all libyans. chris stevens was a friend of her crate -- a friend." that is the message each of you send every day, civilians, military, people in every corner of the world. america is a friend. we care not just about our own country, not just about our own interests, but about theirs. even as voices of suspicion and mistrust seek to divide countries and cultures from one another, the united states of america will never retreat from the world. we will never stop working for the dignity and freedom that every person deserves, whatever their creed, whatever their faith. that is the essence of american leadership. that is the spirit that sets us apart from other nations. this was their work in benghazi and this is the work we will carry on. to you, their families and colleagues, to all americans, know this. their sacrifice will never be forgotten. we will bring to justice those who took them from us. we will stand fast against the violence on our diplomatic missions. we will continue to do everything in our power to protect americans serving overseas, wh
it said, "chris stevens to all libyans. chris stevens was a friend of her crate -- a friend." that is the message each of you send every day, civilians, military, people in every corner of the world. america is a friend. we care not just about our own country, not just about our own interests, but about theirs. even as voices of suspicion and mistrust seek to divide countries and cultures from one another, the united states of america will never retreat from the world. we will never...
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you have seen tom hanks, oprah winfrey, and steven spielberg calling to action -- for the country to do something and do what you do best in the communities to help serve this population. it is also manifested in major- league baseball out reach. in fighting the first lady and dr. biden to the world series. it was nascar back in the fall, which was actually a great event. there was 1000 military families and spouses. they came together to work with an organization to commit to hiring 4000 veterans just at the local level in the next two years. most recently and just last week we teamed up with someone who is committed to doing things for military families in 2012. they kicked off a public-service announcement campaign. for those of you who own any tweens, you saw the first lady appear in an episode of icarly. again, what it means to have a child of a parent who is deployed. to those who have been a part of the military structure with more than 60% of americans or 190 million sank it has had no personal impact on them. -- saying it has had no personal impact on them. that was great fu
you have seen tom hanks, oprah winfrey, and steven spielberg calling to action -- for the country to do something and do what you do best in the communities to help serve this population. it is also manifested in major- league baseball out reach. in fighting the first lady and dr. biden to the world series. it was nascar back in the fall, which was actually a great event. there was 1000 military families and spouses. they came together to work with an organization to commit to hiring 4000...
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that is what chris stevens worked for throughout his life. and i promise you this, long after the killers are brought to legacy, chris stevens's lega will live on in the lives he touched. and the libyans who changed their facebook photo to one of the chirs, reading -- chris was a friend to all libyans -- they should give us hope. they should remind us that so long as we work for it, justice will be done. history is on our side. a rising tide of liberty will never be reversed. thank you very much. [applause] >> on behalf of the general -- [applause] >> on behalf of the general assembly, i wish to thank the president of united states. >> president obama speaking to the 67 the general assembly. where coverage still to come from the u.n. general assembly. to mark, a run and president and friday, leadership from libya. there will bring to the speeches and other throughout the week on c-span and online at c-span.org. and the eighth annual clinton global initiatives. president obama will address the group today beginning at 10:00 p.m. eastern. we wi
that is what chris stevens worked for throughout his life. and i promise you this, long after the killers are brought to legacy, chris stevens's lega will live on in the lives he touched. and the libyans who changed their facebook photo to one of the chirs, reading -- chris was a friend to all libyans -- they should give us hope. they should remind us that so long as we work for it, justice will be done. history is on our side. a rising tide of liberty will never be reversed. thank you very...
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i ask you about the masses stevens, a skilled career -- i ask you about ambassador stevens, a skills career diplomat. he told me that when there was a perceived threat in is running, he ceased running. when you are able to come up with an acceptable way for him to run, he ran again, but only under your authority and recommendation. is that correct? >> yes, mr. chairman. >> did he do what you saw when you recommended it. did he chafe over what you thought was best for his security? >> at no time did i have concerns raised to me by ambassador stevens. the senior member of the mobile security deployment team routinely met with him and discussed general threats and specific concerns we might have about his schedule, his routine, and his meetings. as i noted in that informal hearing, one of the specific threats we have received, which was reference this morning, was a threat posted to facebook. we came across that threat as a result of senator mccain coming out to review the elections that were held in early july. my point of it is, he was absolutely responsive and he deferred to what our
i ask you about the masses stevens, a skilled career -- i ask you about ambassador stevens, a skills career diplomat. he told me that when there was a perceived threat in is running, he ceased running. when you are able to come up with an acceptable way for him to run, he ran again, but only under your authority and recommendation. is that correct? >> yes, mr. chairman. >> did he do what you saw when you recommended it. did he chafe over what you thought was best for his security?...
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chris stevens understood that as well as anyone. crystals knew that every chief of mission has the responsibility to insure the best possible security and support for our people. as senior officials here in washington, we share that profound responsibility. we have to constantly improve, reduce the risks our people face and make sure they have all the resources they need. that need colludes the men and women at the state department's diplomatic service. they are professionals and pate rots who seven where there are little or no u.s. military presence. it's important to recognize that our colleagues at home and abroad get it right countless times a day for years on end in some of the toughest circumstances manageable. we cannot lose sight of that. but we learned some very hard and painful lessons in eleven ghazi. we were -- benghazi. we are already or acting on them, we have to do better. we owe it to our colleagues who host their lives in benghazi, we owe it to the security professionals who acted with such extraordinary heroism tha
chris stevens understood that as well as anyone. crystals knew that every chief of mission has the responsibility to insure the best possible security and support for our people. as senior officials here in washington, we share that profound responsibility. we have to constantly improve, reduce the risks our people face and make sure they have all the resources they need. that need colludes the men and women at the state department's diplomatic service. they are professionals and pate rots who...
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having studied under steven the public scrutiny. 98%. the backlash. >> what happened? there was an incredibly high agreement essentially were not very well qualified. literature. the blogger sphere -- theit was not very friendly. encourage others to send you e- mails, i have had over two morning. downright evil. general's -- hockey stick. scientists are intended to have a chilling effect. have implications for human- caused climate change. door of my office. off to a lab. chilling message. in public discourse. prospective research project >> does it affect your research choices? commitment. the importance of not being not setting an example for decide that, well, maybe i should go into another field. see. set up to prevent other scientists from doing research toward carbon emissions. chilled. intended to be set by those who have vested interests, to not have the truth be unveiled. [applause] >> let's talk a little bit about who these people are and motivations. there is quite firm grasp of bags. they are well informed. >> my personal experience living in west texas is
having studied under steven the public scrutiny. 98%. the backlash. >> what happened? there was an incredibly high agreement essentially were not very well qualified. literature. the blogger sphere -- theit was not very friendly. encourage others to send you e- mails, i have had over two morning. downright evil. general's -- hockey stick. scientists are intended to have a chilling effect. have implications for human- caused climate change. door of my office. off to a lab. chilling...
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chris stevens loved his work. he took pride in the country he served, and he saw dignity in the people that he met. and two weeks ago, he traveled to benghazi to review plans to establish a new cultural center and modernize a hospital. that's when america's compound came under attack. along with three of his colleagues, chris was killed in the city that he helped to save. he was 52 years old. i tell you this story because chris stevens embodied the best of america. like his fellow foreign service officers, he built bridges across oceans and cultures, and was deeply invested in the international cooperation that the united nations represents. he acted with humility, but he also stood up for a set of principles -- a belief that individuals should be free to determine their own destiny, and live with liberty, dignity, justice, and opportunity. the attacks on the civilians in benghazi were attacks on america. we are grateful for the assistance we received from the libyan government and from the libyan people. there sh
chris stevens loved his work. he took pride in the country he served, and he saw dignity in the people that he met. and two weeks ago, he traveled to benghazi to review plans to establish a new cultural center and modernize a hospital. that's when america's compound came under attack. along with three of his colleagues, chris was killed in the city that he helped to save. he was 52 years old. i tell you this story because chris stevens embodied the best of america. like his fellow foreign...
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>> chris stevens was one of our best. we will find and bring to justice the men who did this. we will get to the bottom of it and whatever the facts lead us, we will make clear, whatever mistakes were made will not be made again. you should take a look at his most important responsibility. that is caring for the national security of the country. take a look at how he has handled the issues of the day. on iraq, the president has said he would end the war. governor romney said that was a tragic mistake. we should have left 30,000 troops there. with regard to afghanistan, he said he will end the war in 2014. governor romney said we should not set a date. when it came to osama bin laden, the president, the first day in office, i was sitting with them in the oval office and he called in the cia, my highest priority is to get bin laden. prior to the election, governor romney was asked the question about how we would proceed. he did not understand it was more about taking a murderer off the battlefield. it was about restoring america's heart. if you do harm to america, we will track
>> chris stevens was one of our best. we will find and bring to justice the men who did this. we will get to the bottom of it and whatever the facts lead us, we will make clear, whatever mistakes were made will not be made again. you should take a look at his most important responsibility. that is caring for the national security of the country. take a look at how he has handled the issues of the day. on iraq, the president has said he would end the war. governor romney said that was a...
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[cheers and applause] than yesterday, steven moore reported these numbers are so amazing -- i think the fact of want to talk about substance is what makes the campaign different from other campaigns. is the reason we will go all the way to tampa to compete for the nomination. we need in a time of great problems greece solutions. substance requires actually knowing something. -- problems great solutions. substance requires a actually knowing something. virtually everything president obama knows is wrong. ronald reagan used to say it is not what they do not know that is so frightening, it is what they know is wrong. we were told by the u.s. geological survey in the 1990's there was 150 million barrels of recoverable oil in north dakota. this was a period when liberals told us we are about to run out. we have no future. new drilling technology came along. we are now told that in fact as of this last week they believe there are 24 billion barrels of recoverable oil in north dakota alone. that made me feel like i had to change my speech. up until last week i had been saying there was 25 time
[cheers and applause] than yesterday, steven moore reported these numbers are so amazing -- i think the fact of want to talk about substance is what makes the campaign different from other campaigns. is the reason we will go all the way to tampa to compete for the nomination. we need in a time of great problems greece solutions. substance requires actually knowing something. -- problems great solutions. substance requires a actually knowing something. virtually everything president obama knows...
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among those offering help, was ambassador chris stevens. a voice of reason and conscience, a man of love, a messenger of friendship, who came to libya following the outbreak of our freedom revolution, one who touched the people's feelings, who traveled from tripoli to them western mountains and back and all across libya. chris stevens spoke to everyone in arabic, always smiled, and showed care. this human diplomat had found his place -- has found his place in the consciousness of the libyan people. it was a day of sadness throughout libya when he was assassinated. along with his three aides. we would like to express our deepest condolences to the american people for this grave loss. it was a loss for libya, as it was a loss for the united states of america. we stress to the united states, its government, and it people that this catastrophe will only increase our solidarity to entrench the hopes and objectives in which ambassador chris stevens believed. we shall the feed -- defeat the backboards plots of the terrorists who do not represent l
among those offering help, was ambassador chris stevens. a voice of reason and conscience, a man of love, a messenger of friendship, who came to libya following the outbreak of our freedom revolution, one who touched the people's feelings, who traveled from tripoli to them western mountains and back and all across libya. chris stevens spoke to everyone in arabic, always smiled, and showed care. this human diplomat had found his place -- has found his place in the consciousness of the libyan...
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chris stevens spoke with everyone in arabic, always smiled, and showed care. this human diplomat has found his place in the consciousness of the libyan people. it was a day of great sadness throughout libya when he was assassinated along with his three aides. we would like to express our deepest concern and condolences to the american people for this great loss. it was a loss for libya, as it was a loss for the united states of america. we stress to the united states, its governments, and its people, this -- catastrophe will only increase our solidarity to entrench the hopes and objectives in which ambassador chris stevens believed, we shall defeat the backward terrorists who do not represent libya, who do not represent islam. islam is a religion of tolerance, peace, and love, just as president obama said, from this platform two days ago. our future is a future that will be charted by people like chris stevens, not people like his killers. in this context, i would like to express my condolences to the libyan people and to others for the death of the person who
chris stevens spoke with everyone in arabic, always smiled, and showed care. this human diplomat has found his place in the consciousness of the libyan people. it was a day of great sadness throughout libya when he was assassinated along with his three aides. we would like to express our deepest concern and condolences to the american people for this great loss. it was a loss for libya, as it was a loss for the united states of america. we stress to the united states, its governments, and its...
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steven blank. the strategic studies institute expert on soviet bloc and post- soviet world since 1989. he is the editor of the imperial decline, russia's changing position in asia and the co- editor of soviet military and the future. the last speaker, my colleague that heritage is the senior research fellow for russia and eurasian studies. they have often been called to testify on economics and law. they have numerous media outlets both domestically and across the globe. we will start with jim phillips. >> i would like to set the stage for the next three speakers that will focus primarily on russian policy by outlining u.s. policy and how it is factored into the blood packs that we see in syria today with more than 30,000 dead and no end in sight. i think it is fair to say the obama administration was behind the curve of the following the events in syria. i'd say this was because of ideological baggage. it led the wishful thinking about these opposing benefits of engaging in the regime. i think it
steven blank. the strategic studies institute expert on soviet bloc and post- soviet world since 1989. he is the editor of the imperial decline, russia's changing position in asia and the co- editor of soviet military and the future. the last speaker, my colleague that heritage is the senior research fellow for russia and eurasian studies. they have often been called to testify on economics and law. they have numerous media outlets both domestically and across the globe. we will start with jim...
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ambassador stevens was an avid runner and played tennis ambassador stevens was an avid runner and played tennis as well. thw sst was heavily involved when he ran. i ran with him on several occasions. the sst provided an important link for the country team to soc africa. there was a good exchange of information between soc africa and the rso. there was a great relationship. i reported three times a week through video teleconference and sent daily situation reports. i have the communications ability to provide a direct link to soc africa. i no longer have the emails or documents, as much of this was on their servers and computers. most of this is from memory. the state department's decision not to extend sst security beyond the fifth of august, terminated our work in this capacity. we were in the process of changing title back to 10. we were continually updated with reports i sent to my military chain of command. the rso sent information on security and threats in a similar matter up his chain of command. while the sound of gunfire subsided from february to april, the situation remains uns
ambassador stevens was an avid runner and played tennis ambassador stevens was an avid runner and played tennis as well. thw sst was heavily involved when he ran. i ran with him on several occasions. the sst provided an important link for the country team to soc africa. there was a good exchange of information between soc africa and the rso. there was a great relationship. i reported three times a week through video teleconference and sent daily situation reports. i have the communications...
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i met ambassador stevens briefly right when he arrived. he struck me as a very impressive person who was committed to trying to help libya through its transition. it is a shame what happened to him. they really loved him and appreciated him. they felt he was trying to look out after their interests in libya where there is a historic competition between the east and west. i think that is at par why he was in the eastern libya the day he was attacked ironically. host: two other questions. there seems to be some road noise where you are in cairo. are you out and about in the city? are you fearing for your guest::know, cairo is fine. i am out and about. even the night of the protests, i was having to write. we were reporting it out. i know that i have colleagues who were there that were very clearly was stern and from countries that would be considered allies to the united states if not americans. nobody was attacking them. cairo is not in a feverish state. cairo was political thera -- political theater that could lead to something else. you a
i met ambassador stevens briefly right when he arrived. he struck me as a very impressive person who was committed to trying to help libya through its transition. it is a shame what happened to him. they really loved him and appreciated him. they felt he was trying to look out after their interests in libya where there is a historic competition between the east and west. i think that is at par why he was in the eastern libya the day he was attacked ironically. host: two other questions. there...
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. >> i want to turn to stephen dennis -- steven dennis. what was the romney-ryan campaign trying to accomplish with the visit with paul ryan's mom? caller: -- guest: they were trying to help him inoculate against this medicare issue. he started with his arm around his mom, betty, who is 78 and on medicare, and said to the audience, largely seniors, at this huge retirement community, that he is there to protect her medicare, to protect their medicare, and to protect her grandkids. i think he did a pretty effective job. he was pretty much as good of an event as i think it could have expected. they are going on offense against the obama campaign on medicare, by pointing out the $716 billion in medicare cuts that were used to help pay for obamacare, as both sides now call it, the affordable care act. they think that is going to be an effective attack that will help inoculate them against the concerns that paul ryan's medicare plan will dramatically alter it, and ultimately caused the republicans some heartburn. host: is this a debate republica
. >> i want to turn to stephen dennis -- steven dennis. what was the romney-ryan campaign trying to accomplish with the visit with paul ryan's mom? caller: -- guest: they were trying to help him inoculate against this medicare issue. he started with his arm around his mom, betty, who is 78 and on medicare, and said to the audience, largely seniors, at this huge retirement community, that he is there to protect her medicare, to protect their medicare, and to protect her grandkids. i think...
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steven? >> as you try to continue afghanistan from reverting to its formal role as a terrorist state, terrorists in yemen today massacred soldiers. are you concerned yemen seems to be slipping further into anarchy and what is the united states do to slow that process? >> we are concerned about al qaeda activities and extremist activity in yemen. a positive development has been a relatively peaceful political transition in yemen, and we participated diplomatically along with yemen's nabors in helping to lead to a political transition. the work is not yet done. we have established a strong counter-terrorism partnership with the yemen government, but there is no doubt in a country that is still poor, that is still unstable, it is attracting a lot of folks that previously might have been any fatah before we put pressure on them there. we will continue to work with the yemeni government to leadership and operations and try to thwart them. that is important for u.s. safety and for the stability of
steven? >> as you try to continue afghanistan from reverting to its formal role as a terrorist state, terrorists in yemen today massacred soldiers. are you concerned yemen seems to be slipping further into anarchy and what is the united states do to slow that process? >> we are concerned about al qaeda activities and extremist activity in yemen. a positive development has been a relatively peaceful political transition in yemen, and we participated diplomatically along with yemen's...
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host: steven, are you still with us? tell us why you brought up those words. caller: what the terms are important? i believe they are important because they apply to most western democracies -- it is a form of power. power rests with the smaller group of individuals and the individuals grab the power and influence is the economic way of life and almost every existing form of way of life. i think that big money involved in campaign is essentially corrupting the democratic process. host: we will leave it there. guest: people are worried about a concentration of power and wealth to a small minority of the american population. that is a big issue of this campaign. which candidate will you trust, or which one will tend more to taking care of those in power? as americans, we hold a lot of opportunity for people to come from nowhere and make it into a leadership position. we don't have as much evan opportunity as we used to. we still have far more than most places in the world. host: republican from st. louis. caller: i feel obama and the democratic party has done a
host: steven, are you still with us? tell us why you brought up those words. caller: what the terms are important? i believe they are important because they apply to most western democracies -- it is a form of power. power rests with the smaller group of individuals and the individuals grab the power and influence is the economic way of life and almost every existing form of way of life. i think that big money involved in campaign is essentially corrupting the democratic process. host: we will...
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in about 45 minutes, we will discuss or real estate foreclosures with david stevens, president and ceo of the mortgage bankers association. journalist thomas
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president obama has said that ambassador chris stevens and his colleagues represented the best of america, and he is right. we all mourn their loss. the attacks against us in libya were not an isolated incident. they were accompanied by anti- american riots in nearly two dozen other countries, most in the middle east, but also in africa and asia. our embassies have been attacked, our flag has been burned, many of our citizens have been threatened and driven from their overseas homs by vicious mons chardon "death to america." these mobs which did the black banner of islamic extremism on the anniversary of 9/11. as the dust settles, as the murdered are buried, americans are asking how this happened. how the threats we face have grown worse, and what this calls on america to do. these are the right questions. i have come here today to offer a larger perspective on these tragic recent events, and to share with you, and to share with all americans, my vision for a freer, more prosperous, and more peaceful world. the attacks on america last month should not be seen as random acts. they are expr
president obama has said that ambassador chris stevens and his colleagues represented the best of america, and he is right. we all mourn their loss. the attacks against us in libya were not an isolated incident. they were accompanied by anti- american riots in nearly two dozen other countries, most in the middle east, but also in africa and asia. our embassies have been attacked, our flag has been burned, many of our citizens have been threatened and driven from their overseas homs by vicious...
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>> chris stevens was one of our best. we will find and bring to justice the men who did this. we will get to the bottom of it and wherever the facts lead us, we will make clear, whatever mistakes were made will not be made again. you should take a look at his most important responsibility. that is caring for the national security of the country. take a look at how he has handled the issues of the day. on iraq, the president has said he would end the war. governor romney said that was a tragic mistake. we should have left 30,000 troops there. with regard to afghanistan, he said he will end the war in 2014. governor romney said we should not set a date. when it came to osama bin laden, the president, the first day in office, i was sitting with him in the oval office and he called in the cia, my highest priority is to get bin laden. prior to the election, governor romney was asked the question about how we would proceed. he did not understand it was more about restoring america's heart. if you do harm to america, we will track you to the gates of hell. the president of the united
>> chris stevens was one of our best. we will find and bring to justice the men who did this. we will get to the bottom of it and wherever the facts lead us, we will make clear, whatever mistakes were made will not be made again. you should take a look at his most important responsibility. that is caring for the national security of the country. take a look at how he has handled the issues of the day. on iraq, the president has said he would end the war. governor romney said that was a...
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i was honored to know ambassador chris stevens. i want to thank his parents and siblings who are here today for sharing chris with us and with their country. what a wonderful gift you gave us. over his distinguished career in the foreign service, he won friends to the united states in far-flung places. he made those people's hopes his own. during the revolution in libya, he risked his life to help protect the libyan people from a tyrant. he gave his life helping them build a better country. people loved to work with him. as he rose through the ranks, they loved to work forehand. he was known not only for his courage, but for his smile. goofy, but contagious. for his sense of fun and that california cool. in the days since the attack, so many libyans, including the ambassador, who is with us today, have expressed their sorrow and solidarity. one young woman, her head covered and her eyes haunted with sadness, held up a handwritten sign that said "thugs and killers do not represent a benghazi or islam." the president of the palestini
i was honored to know ambassador chris stevens. i want to thank his parents and siblings who are here today for sharing chris with us and with their country. what a wonderful gift you gave us. over his distinguished career in the foreign service, he won friends to the united states in far-flung places. he made those people's hopes his own. during the revolution in libya, he risked his life to help protect the libyan people from a tyrant. he gave his life helping them build a better country....
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and it's appropriate that we honor ambassador stevens. the resolution as i read it is not complete, though, because this discussion that we are having here on the floor is missing some elements and i'd like to bring them forward right now. we have to ask the question, why was the consulate in benghazi, libya, so lightly defended to begin with? did anyone know that benghazi was still a flash point? i mean we overthrew the government. did anyone know that when the government fell that al qaeda's flag was flying over benghazi? did anyone know about al qaeda's presence in libya that came after the war that would have been a constant factor to be mindful of with respect to protecting those who serve. why wasn't more care given? to protect u.s. personnel. and the other thing is, there were warnings in diplomatic circles, specifically with respect to libya, because of the ferment that has been going on in the broader muslim world. these are concerns that should be discussed by the congress. doesn't take away anything from the sacrifice that was
and it's appropriate that we honor ambassador stevens. the resolution as i read it is not complete, though, because this discussion that we are having here on the floor is missing some elements and i'd like to bring them forward right now. we have to ask the question, why was the consulate in benghazi, libya, so lightly defended to begin with? did anyone know that benghazi was still a flash point? i mean we overthrew the government. did anyone know that when the government fell that al qaeda's...
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host: david stevens, what is the industry reacted to that you knew you did? -- reaction to that new unit? guest: the vast majority of them are out of business. there are investigations that have gone on. some would argue not enough has been done, but anyone who has violated the law should be held accountable. the president of her -- up with a state attorneys general, -- appointed a state attorneys general, that should be done, did we advocate getting it done as quickly as possible. america needs certainty going forward. as long as there is turmoil and unrest, it means fame is that what to buy homes and want access to credit, this will impact their ability to move forward. we support going after adding one that has committed wrongdoing. host: let's begin with dawdled, a democrat in texas. good morning. -- donald, eight democrat in texas. caller: i am under water in my home. i have been here for five full years, and not earned one drop of equity. i went through some of the programs you spoke of and found no relief. are the biggest holding might de -- mortgage -
host: david stevens, what is the industry reacted to that you knew you did? -- reaction to that new unit? guest: the vast majority of them are out of business. there are investigations that have gone on. some would argue not enough has been done, but anyone who has violated the law should be held accountable. the president of her -- up with a state attorneys general, -- appointed a state attorneys general, that should be done, did we advocate getting it done as quickly as possible. america...
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speakers include economics professor steven lanceburg and daniel griswold. live at 9:00 a.m. eastern on c-span2. >> we did not begin as a city in connecticut. there was only a vague native american region and later a county in another state called kentucky. we began in 1778 as louisville, virginia. >> next weekend, join book tv, american history tv and c-span's local content vehicles from louisville, kentucky. literary life by john david dike on kentucky senior senator mitch mcconnell. sunday at 5:00 p.m. eastern on american history tv, three weeks at farmington plantation in 1841 would be key on shaping abraham lincoln's views on slavery. also the steamboat on the ohio river. take a look back on the bell of louisville. c-span sflorse the history and literal -- explores the history and literary life next week from louisville on c-span2 and 3. >> now a look at the latest fundraising numbers from the presidential campaign and the superpacks. this is 30 minutes. changing campaign 2012. >> absolutely. this is a whole new ballgame. we are looking at a system that's brand-new for a
speakers include economics professor steven lanceburg and daniel griswold. live at 9:00 a.m. eastern on c-span2. >> we did not begin as a city in connecticut. there was only a vague native american region and later a county in another state called kentucky. we began in 1778 as louisville, virginia. >> next weekend, join book tv, american history tv and c-span's local content vehicles from louisville, kentucky. literary life by john david dike on kentucky senior senator mitch...
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house debate on resolution honoring ambassador chris stevens and the other americans killed when the consulate in libya was attacked. michael olson says the attack in libya that killed chris stevens and other americans was an opportunistic terror attack and not planned in advance. his comments came during a hearing on u.s. security threats. janet napolitano and the fbi associate director also testified. this is an hour and 50 minutes. >> the hearing will come to order. good morning to all. this is our annual, our committee's annual home lapd threat assessment hearing -- homeland threat assessment hearing. i want to welcome back janet napolitano, secretary of department of homeland security, and matt olsen, and the associate deputy director, kevin perkins, who is standing in for director bob mueller today. the director had to undergo unexpected surgery resulting from complications associated with recent dental treatment. he's unable to join us today. but we welcome mr. perkins in his stead. we with confidence we extend best regards to the director for a speedy recovery. this will be t
house debate on resolution honoring ambassador chris stevens and the other americans killed when the consulate in libya was attacked. michael olson says the attack in libya that killed chris stevens and other americans was an opportunistic terror attack and not planned in advance. his comments came during a hearing on u.s. security threats. janet napolitano and the fbi associate director also testified. this is an hour and 50 minutes. >> the hearing will come to order. good morning to...
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steven is out on the coast, in cape cod, mass. on the democrats' line. >> [unintelligible] if they are here illegally, they should not be citizens. >> we're trying to find out if you think the primary process is helping or hurting the gop. >> what was the question? >> with the primary process is hoping that gop? >> i don't think so since they have so many running. >> and you think that is hurting them? >> i think so. >> we have roy in richmond and virginia on the republicans lined. >> i think it is helping the republican party because it's getting the message out there and getting people an alternative, pro capitalist, pro american perspective. obama is going to lose anyway because all he's done is make things worse and people are tired of the finger-pointing and class warfare and we are ready for a change that we can really have hope in. god bless you. >> what do you think about the spending of the money in the fighting between republican candidates? >> people fight and we don't do it in a disrespectful way. we disagree and we ha
steven is out on the coast, in cape cod, mass. on the democrats' line. >> [unintelligible] if they are here illegally, they should not be citizens. >> we're trying to find out if you think the primary process is helping or hurting the gop. >> what was the question? >> with the primary process is hoping that gop? >> i don't think so since they have so many running. >> and you think that is hurting them? >> i think so. >> we have roy in richmond and...